Obituaries

February 26, 1959 to November 30, 2020

WINAMAC - Duane Carl Earhart (Duck), 61, of New Richmond, WI passed away at 4:44 p.m., Monday, Nov. 30, at Westfields Hospital in Wisconsin.

He was born Feb. 26, 1959 in Winamac, to the late Lestel LaGene and Denise Alva Dommer Earhart. He graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1979. 

He is survived by his sisters Penny (Tom) Saltsman of Winamac, and Brenda (Bob) Lanham of Gosport; brothers: Randy (Jeanne) Earhart of Valparaiso and Kerry Earhart of Indianapolis; his roommate Dennis Robinson; three nieces Shauna, Sheena and Katrina, three nephews Jeremy, Jason and Anthony;  three Aunts Roselyn Budd Clark, Carolyn (Howard) Gordon and Delores Albee.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents. 

Mr. Earhart was known as a hard worker. At age 16, he began working at Colonial Inn Restaurant in Winamac. He moved to Wisconsin in 1985 where he worked at TA Truck stop/restaurant. He worked at North States in Siren, Philips and 3M factories in Wisconsin. He was a laborer and became a working supervisor (line lead). He retired after working 28 years at 3M. He enjoyed going to casinos and their buffets. He loved landscaping at his home, cooking, and watching soap opera (Days of our Lives). He loved Christmas decorating and watching Hallmark Christmas movies. He was a collector of Elvis memorabilia. With his family, he enjoyed eating Pizza King (BBQ pizza) and playing cards and board games. He really enjoyed spending time with all his dogs (Max, Snowball, Gismo, Chong, Cheech). He loved to tease his sister Penny on her birthday. He was a godfather to Katrina (Earhart) Westfall. He loved his family and friends very much, especially spending time with his siblings. He will be dearly missed.

A private graveside service and burial will take place at Koster Cemetery in rural Francesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the donor’s favorite charity.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.